Thursday, April 1, 2010

Willamette Academy prepares students for college


By Jessica Zamarron

At Waldo this year there is a program called Willamette Academy, which is hosted by Willamette University. Willamette Academy is a program starting from 7th grade and continuing through 11th grade. They help you with scholarships. Although it is Willamette University, they don’t make you go to Willamette. You can go to any other college. They just want you to succeed!

I interviewed Mr. Sackley about the program and here are the questions:

Q: What is Willamette Academy all about?
A: Willamette is a program that provides support for students who
are planning to go to college.

Q: How long has Waldo had Willamette Academy?
A: This program has been in Waldo for about nine years.

Q: Why are you (Mr. Sackley) in charge of Willamette Academy?
A: I am in charge because the process starts with 7th graders and I am
the 7th grade counselor.

Q: What is one interesting fact about the Willamette Academy?
A: One interesting fact is that 93% of Willamette Academy graduates go to college.

Q: How can you be chosen for this program?
A: You can be chosen by 7th grade teachers.

As a mater of fact I got nominated for this program. After you get nominated,
you go to a meeting and you have to do a two-part essay. After you turn it
in, the two 7th grade Language Arts teachers meet with Mr. Sackley and read them to choose who will be in the program. Only eight girls and eight boys are chosen. Thankfully, I
did get chosen for this program. So try to be your best and get nominated!

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